“I think we can all unequivocally say in 2026, football is not going anywhere.”
“When giant corporations and Wall Street investors buy up all the fire truck manufacturers, it’s a threat to public safety.”
“I want to stop the spread. They are picking homes like you, and I pick tomatoes in the grocery store.”
“It is imperative that FEMA helps communities quickly respond to wildfires and increase their resilience to future wildfire disasters”
“They are picking houses the way you pick tomatoes at the grocery store.”
“Protecting and defending innocent life is and remains important to our Legislature, governor, attorney general and citizens.”

Political Quotes

Jeff Flake

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Jeff Flake is a former U.S. Senator from Arizona, serving from 2013 to 2019 as a member of the Republican Party. He is known for his advocacy of free trade, fiscal conservatism, and a more restrained foreign policy. Flake has been a vocal critic of partisan politics and has often emphasized the importance of civility in political discourse. During his tenure, he focused on issues such as immigration reform and government accountability.

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Oct 1, 2015

we are here to discuss the process for the Border Jobs for Veterans Act that is going to pass shortly. I yield to the Senator from Wisconsin.

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Oct 1, 2015

I ask unanimous consent to enter into a colloquy with the Senator from Wisconsin. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

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Sep 24, 2015

I just wish to second what has been said about Elder Scott and appreciate the Senator from Arizona--or Utah, taking the time to say it. One of my fondest memories of being in Congress was at one point showing Elder Scott around a bit of…

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Sep 17, 2015

I just wish to say a few words about the vote we are about to take and about this process. I do not favor this agreement. I have indicated I would vote against it. I would like to get to a final vote on the subject and not just have…

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Sep 17, 2015

Thank you. I do think that this is a serious matter. This is an agreement that is important, that is going to last beyond this administration and beyond the next one. Congress should be on record on this issue with more than just a…

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Sep 10, 2015

as we continue the debate on one of the most important foreign policy matters this body has addressed in some time, I would be remiss if I didn't mention how honored I am to be a part of it. It is not unusual for the Congress to engage in…

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Aug 5, 2015

I wish to say a few words about the deal negotiated between the P5+1 and Iran to deny Iran's access to a nuclear weapon. First, I commend the administration and others involved in the negotiations for seeking a diplomatic solution. There…

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Jul 16, 2015

As the Senate prepares to vote on the Every Child Achieves Act, I wish to commend Senator Alexander for working with me to include language regarding charter school authorizers in the substitute amendment language. A charter school…

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Jul 16, 2015

I ask unanimous consent to enter into a colloquy with Senator Alexander. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

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Jul 15, 2015

Thank you again and thank you, Ranking Member Markey, for your help here.

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Jul 15, 2015

If there are monies that are going somewhere that should be better spent, could be better spent elsewhere, then we want to know about it.

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Jul 15, 2015

Let me just say what a pleasure it has been to work with Senator Markey on this.

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